Four-five rocks!

1.

I feel that the NSF deserves this harsh punishment of 9 years and 2 months in jail and 18 strokes of the cane on three charges of being in possession of a rifle, live bullets and knife.

Some might say that his behaviour is caused by his past family history and background. Teo had a father who was often in jail, and a mother who was an inveterate gambler who often abuse him for no apparent reason. I too, agree that Teo had a depressing childhood due to the lack of love from his close ones and he should be given another chance to be loved by more people.

However, is it because of this that Teo has the authority to be armed with a stolen rifle, and endangering the lives of many? Why is it that because of one man and his forlorn past that others would have to risk their lives or even just to satisfy him? It is a matter of live and death. Would you want to have this dangerously armed man on the loose with a planned mission to kill? The answer is definitely a no.

Also, he should have known the consequences of carrying the rifle and has misused the privilege of carrying one. He has tarnished the reputation of the Armed Forces and instead of doing his duty as a soldier to protect the community, he became a threat.

Therefore the punishment sentenced to Teo is prejudiced. He will be able to take the time when in jail, to learn to pick himself up from the setbacks that he faces in life and reflect on what he has done.

Being a living example, others can also know the severe action taken to those who commit such crime.
2.

I personally do not like the idea of organ transplants, thus I feel that if the sale of organs is made legal, it should only be legalised only up to a certain extend. Take for example, people can still survive on one kidney alone, so perhaps the sale of kidneys can be legalised. Also, donations should be made whereby the donor is fit enough to take part in such jeopardous surgery, and possibly with other terms and conditions attached whereby both parties would have to agree to. These measures are taken to control the large amount of sale of organ.

I believe that the main reason that people would want to give up their organs is to earn quick cash. It is likely that if the sale of organs is made legal, many businessmen in this trade will misuse this license. As according to this article, many are being duped into selling their organs for paltry sums to illegal traders, who in turn, would be making a booming profit by selling them at sky-high prices.

If the sale of organs is made legal, many will start up companies, encouraging many to start selling their organs for cash. Many will get the idea of selling their organs instead of donating them. What about the poorer patients who cannot afford the organs. Will they be left off to die? This may send the message that only the rich can survive, and possibly spark off any unnecessary disruption among many.

On the other hand, legalising the sale of organs would be able to save many lives. Many patients who cannot find a suitable donor eventually die when their time runs out. Thus if strict measures and controls are taken, this legalisation will benefit the society eminently.

In conclusion, if the sale of organs is made legal, adamant controls and regulation should be taken and any illegal traders must be severely dealt with.


Rachel